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Murles Family History

Murles Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Murley, Surles, Curles, Mule, Miles, Mullen, Turley, Marley, Gurley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murles ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Murles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Murles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Murles. For the veterans among your Murles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murles lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Murles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Murles in 1976 was 69, and 58 in 2001.

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